Notch- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- 7–13.3 hours
- Cost
- $$$
About this build
A simple build that can be made with off-the-shelf lumber. At over 8 feet long, with 3 drawers and a lower shelf, this buffet /sideboard has plenty of storage and display space. A functional piece in the kitchen, dining, or living room.
Tools
Essential
- Brad Nailer
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Hammer
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Optional / nice to have
- Bar / Pipe Clamps
- Combination Square
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 2x6 96" | 6 board |
| Board, 2x2 96" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 4 board |
| Board, 1x12 48" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x10 96" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x3 96" | 3 board |
| Board, 1x2 96" | 3 board |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board |
| 2-1/2" pocket hole screws | 50 each |
| 2" pocket hole screws | 50 each |
| 1-1/4" pocket hole screws | 50 each |
| 3/4" wood screws | 12 each |
| 14" drawer slides | 3 each |
| Drawer knobs or pulls | 3 each |
| 1-1/4" 18-gauge brads | 200 each |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Table Top and Shelf Boards | 6 | 2" × 6" × 96" |
| Table Leg Sides | 8 | 1" × 4" × 32 1/4" |
| Table Leg Top & Bottom | 8 | 1" × 4" × 15" |
| End Boards | 2 | 1" × 12" × 15" |
| Drawer Frame Top & Bottom | 2 | 1" × 2" × 95 1/2" |
| Drawer Frame Sides | 6 | 1" × 2" × 6 3/4" |
| Plywood Back Panel | 1 | 1/4" × 9 3/4" × 95 1/2" |
| Slide Supports | 6 | 2" × 2" × 13 3/4" |
| Drawer Fronts | 3 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 27 3/4" |
What to buy
Some parts are longer than a 8 ft board, so there is no honest board count to show here. Open the board plan to pick a longer stock length — it names every part that does not fit.
2" × 6"
0 boards
2" × 2"
1 board
1" × 12"
1 board
1" × 4"
4 boards
1" × 2"
1 board
3/4" × 9 1/4"
1 board
1/4" × 9 3/4"
0 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Make Table Top and Shelf
- Create the table top and lower shelf.
- Join three, 2 x 6 boards together, using glue and 2-1/2" screw through pocket holes.
- Once the glue is fully dried, trim the edges square. The finished dimensions should be approximately 16-1/2" x 95-1/2".
2Notch Table Top and Shelf
Following the diagram, create 3/4" deep notches on both sides of table top and lower shelf. You can use a jigsaw or circular saw. There should be 28" lengths between the center notches.
3Build Legs
Create four, 16-1/2" x 31-3/4" rectangular box legs. Join top and bottom plates to sides through pocket holes, using glue and 1-1/2" screws.
4Attach Top to Legs
Align table top flush to the underside of the legs. Attach using glue and 2" screws through pocket holes and pre-drilled, vertical holes.
5Add End Boards
Align side boards between end legs and flush against the ends of table tops. Secure through pocket holes using glue and 1-1/4" screws.
6Add Back Panel
Place back panel between end boards and flush to the underside of the table top. Secure using glue and 3/4" screws driven from the inside.
7Drawer Frame Top & Bottom
Align long, top and bottom frame pieces behind the front of the legs. Allow a 6-3/4" space between pieces and make sure the top frame piece is flush to the underside of the table. Secure using glue and 1-1/4" brads.
8Drawer Frame Sides
Add frame side pieces between top and bottom rails. Secure using glue and 1-1/4" brads from the backside.
9Attach Slide Supports
Use the Kreg Drawer Slide Jig to attach drawer slide supports, flush to the side frames. Secure to the front and back legs using glue and 2" screws.
10Add Lower Shelf
Attach lower shelf to the legs. Allow a 5-1/2" space from the bottom rail. Secure using glue and 2" screws.
11Build Drawer Boxes
Use your favorite technique to build three drawer boxes approximately 27" x 14". Before building, measure the exact width between slide supports and use that specific measurement as your drawer box width. Install drawer boxes inside frames using 14" slides.
12Attach Drawer Fronts
Attach drawer fronts to drawer boxes by using 1-1/4" screws driven from the inside.
13Add Drawer Pulls
Use the Kreg Cabinet Hardware Jig to attach drawer pulls or knobs to drawer fronts.
14Head to Pneumatic Addict
Head to PneumaticAddict.com for finishing and painting tips, as well more free building plan and ideas.
Tags
- Buffet, Hutch, & Sideboards
- Advanced
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